Search results

  1. dgollem

    Engine Need guidance on my mild engine mods

    Your 89 should already have a MAF, Kruisr hit the nail on the head with the comments about your build. Fords are not much different than anything else. If you have not already purchased your parts you might consider getting a kit , heads, cam, intake, headers etc from Trick Flow, Holly...
  2. dgollem

    Engine IAC adjust spacer plate factory settings

    Glad it worked out for you. Sounds like the same solution I arrived at, I could always get the idle better with the plate than without. Mine has been in use for more that 20 years now.
  3. dgollem

    Engine IAC adjust spacer plate factory settings

    Not sure about factory settings but I added one to my car years ago because I could not tame the surging idle issues. The plate helped out a lot but required some tweaking. If it idles ok without it that's the factory and the way to go. The idle plate is a work around. If you put it back on...
  4. dgollem

    Engine Need to fill dipstick hole. How hard is it to tap cast iron?

    Glad it worked out well, looks good too. Any tips on the process to share for the next person?
  5. dgollem

    Engine Need to fill dipstick hole. How hard is it to tap cast iron?

    I did a quick internet search and it looks like tapping cast iron is no big deal. Check out google
  6. dgollem

    Electrical playing radio with engine off

    To do the math you need the watts or milliamp hours consumed by the head unit and any associated amplifiers not the max output to the speakers. With those numbers and the reserve capacity of the battery you could calculate the approximate run time. (remember temperature , charge and age of the...
  7. dgollem

    Electrical In theory what ELECTRICALLY kills TFI modules?

    A couple of things can consistently kill electronics. Over voltage or voltage spike or surges, I don't know what the TFI likes to see for an input voltage but if you are hitting it with more than called for it, it will cause a problem. Under voltage usually won't harm the electronics but can...
  8. dgollem

    Electrical I am DONE with ignition modules. Easy way to go EDIS?

    Are you talking about the TFI module? They are prone to heat damage and there are kits to remote them from the distriutor. Maybe your jeep install is trapping to much heat near the module?
  9. dgollem

    Paint and Body Repainting at home, ambitious or foolish?

    Whats your budget and your time worth. I have done several home paint jobs and I'm not a painter but they all came out ok. Not quite as good as factory but close and better than most Macco jobs I have seen. However, I would recommend a good search in your area often there are body guys that...
  10. dgollem

    Engine 89 - First start up after sitting for 12 years

    Pulling the coil wire and cranking or using the drill will basically accomplish the same thing. However, if you are worried about the cylinder walls being dry wd 40 or some other oil spayed in the plug holes will lube the walls a bit. If you crank it with the plugs out and coil wire off it...
  11. dgollem

    Electrical 1990 GT battery drain...

    My draw was the lights in the vanity mirrors in the sun visor. The velcro closure had worn and would not hold the flap closed enough to press the switch and turn of the light.
  12. dgollem

    Engine Head gasket blown? Twin turbo Cobra

    I'm not much on turbos but I have never heard of coolant getting in them. The only thing I can think would cause this is a leaking water-cooled intercooler. Do you have a one on your set up? If you do maybe there is an internal leak pulling coolant into the air stream. I don’t even know how a...
  13. dgollem

    Paint and Body DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR LOCK STUCK IN DOWN POSITION

    Glad you got it. If it happens again and the screwdriver, slim Jim methods don’t work you can pull the door panel with the door closed and without damage. I had to do it on my 1986. It helps a lot if you pull the seat out first, For me it I didn't think it would work without destroying the door...
  14. dgollem

    Engine 90 Mustang engine swap - starts and stalls

    I have been following your problem hoping I could help. I usually have equally interesting problems myself. While I don't have a specific answer, I will offer the following: many years ago I remember having an old dodge with a separate ballast resistor on the coil. I had a similar problem and it...
  15. dgollem

    Engine Help! Coolant Leak 89 Mustang GT. Video of leak on youtube. Head Gasket?

    My bet is on the freeze plug
  16. dgollem

    1973 Grande Needs Restoration Plan

    I'm not that familiar with the difference in the P/U truck engine maybe some else can chime in. Late model 5.0s are plentiful and new crate motors are also available. The deck height on the 351 makes it more challenging for the 70-93 Fox body mustangs it won't fit under the stock hoods. But many...
  17. dgollem

    If you could only have one on a Gt, would you take the B&O stereo or the active exhaust?

    Stereo, Exhaust modifications or adding electric cutouts can be added later. And all exhaust will rust out eventually but most stereos will last forever.
  18. dgollem

    1973 Grande Needs Restoration Plan

    If you want simple and budget a 5.0/302 from any 89 -93 Mustang (these are all mass air cars) will have FI, roller cam and work wih an automatic over drive transmission. They are also avaiable from other makes like Thunderbirds, LTDs, and Cougars. There are a lot of choices for computers and...
  19. dgollem

    Progress Thread Code Gremlins Finally Fixed (Progress Update)

    Congratulations, just goes to show persistence can pay off. Now with a 32 year old car on to the next challenge. Enjoy driving her.:)
  20. dgollem

    Engine Pull the pistons and crank or leave them?

    The best way to check wear is with a micrometer. If you don't know how I'm sure a machine shop can help you out. Unless you are in hurry to get it back together why not make sure. In the big scheme rings and bearings don't cost that much if the wear is acceptable and no machining is needed...
Top Bottom
Back
Forums
Menu